Thread Grinder is suited for small part production.
September 11, 2006 -
Featuring 100 x 100 mm work envelope, GS:TE-MINI Thread Grinder precision grinds threaded parts such as thread rolls, thread gages, worms, ballscrews, e-steering components, aerospace fasteners, and surgical bone screws. Grinder is 1.2 m wide x 1.8 m deep, weighs 3,000 kg, and can be integrated into manufacturing cells or moved around shop via forklift. PartSmart(TM) menu-driven software has parts pre-programmed into system, and requires no programming knowledge to use.
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Original Press release
Drake Mfg. Services
4371 N. Leavitt Rd., Dept. 101
Warren, OH, 44485 1147
USA
Drake's New 'Mini' Thread Grinder Targets Small Parts Makers
WARREN, OHIO- With a work envelope of just 100mm x 100mm, Drake's new GS:TE-MINI Thread Grinder is aimed at higher volume, precision threaded parts manufacturers in the cutting tool, automotive, aerospace and medical equipment industries.
A recently shipped "MINI" with a Drake fast-cycling autoloader was configured to grind M0.8 - 0.25 taps for threading holes in cell phone circuit boards. If you're grinding small taps, thread rolls, thread gages, worms, ballscrews, e-steering components, aerospace fasteners and surgical bone screws, this machine deserves a look.
Like all Drake grinders the GS:TE-MINI comes equipped with Drake's PartSmart(TM) menu-driven software with customer's parts pre-programmed into its system. No programming knowledge is needed. The operator simply follows the screen prompts and enters the values.
With a cell-friendly footprint, the MINI is easily integrated into manufacturing cells. Only 1.2m wide x 1.8m deep and weighing 3,000kg, the MINI can be moved around the shop easily via forklifts.
Drake Manufacturing designs, builds and services state-of-the-art precision CNC grinding, rack milling and gear hobbing machines that help maximize productivity, improve quality and reduce production costs for a wide variety of demanding applications.
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